An overview of the TPMS and ATIS offerings
There is a wide variety of tire inflation technology available, both in TPMS and ATIS form. Let’s take a quick look at some of the offerings.
Upgraded Diffs Mean Improved Handling and Efficiency
Drivers of commercial vehicles may become frustrated by frequent incidents of poor traction and a sense of instability during turns. A limited-slip differential with automatic traction engagement can solve these problems, delivering improved vehicle handling by limiting wheel-slip rather than fully locking.
TGI-Connect, PressurePro unveil integration plans
TGI-Connect and PressurePro have announced their intent to integrate technology. Announced in conjunction with the opening of Trimble’s In.Sight User Conference, the completion of this integration would feature wireless connectivity between the solutions, allowing fleets immediate access to real-time tire condition reports for each of their trailers, powered or not.
Watch: Five tips to make your truck’s wheels last
There’s a lot to consider when spec’ing the wheels on your truck, but with the correct application and proper maintenance, these days it isn’t uncommon for wheels to last the life of the vehicle. Here are our top five tips to make sure your truck’s wheels last as long as the truck itself.
Medium-duty trucks will see safety benefits from integrating winter tires on all axles
The winter season might be months away, but now is the time for medium-duty fleets to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement.
Yokohama’s 712L long-haul drive tire meets severe service criteria
Yokohama Tire’s 712L long-haul drive tire meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service, the company announced.
Bridgestone introduces FT492 Firestone trailer tire
Available in five sizes, the Firestone FT492 tire is California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant and features a fuel-efficient tread design to promote low rolling resistance, Bridgestone says. The trailer tire is also engineered with tough sidewall protection and a wide tread footprint.
Michelin enhances Small Commercial Fleets Advantage Program
Michelin North America has announced application and billing enhancements to its Michelin Advantage program.
Bridgestone plants recognized by PACCAR with supplier quality awards
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.’s Warren County, Tennessee and LaVergne, Tennessee truck and bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing facilities were recently recognized by PACCAR with a 2018 Quality Achievement Award.
Yokohama introduces SmartWay-verified open shoulder regional drive tire
Yokohama Tire has launched the 715R, a new, open shoulder, regional drive tire.
Understanding the truck tire compounding process
Commercial truck tires have basic ingredients. It all starts with a mixture of mostly natural rubber and/or some synthetic rubber, filler materials (typically carbon black and silica), waxes and oils as well as various chemical additives that promote elasticity, eco-friendliness and durability.
Choosing the right truck tire for the right application
Tires are increasingly being made to fit specific applications, and fleet managers should take notice when spec’ing new tires––there’s a lot to take in.
